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Georgia Warns: 'Candy-Like' Opioid-Like Drug Hits Stores
19 Nov
Summary
- Georgia AG warns of potent 7-OH, 13x stronger than morphine.
- Products disguised as candy and gummies target youth.
- New law cracks down on illegal kratom and 7-OH sales.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has issued a statewide alert regarding 7-OH, a highly potent opioid-like substance found in convenience stores and gas stations. This chemically enhanced compound, reportedly up to 13 times stronger than morphine, is being disguised in candy-like packaging, directly endangering children and young adults.
Carr emphasized the urgency of addressing this emerging crisis, comparing it to the next wave of the opioid epidemic. In response, Georgia has implemented the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which imposes strict regulations on the sale of kratom and 7-OH products, including mandatory ingredient listing and safety warnings.
The Attorney General also highlighted the dangers of tianeptine, or 'gas station heroin,' which is marketed for various mental health conditions without FDA approval and carries addictive risks. Consumers are encouraged to report suspicious products and consult medical professionals for approved treatments.
